Lease Extension and Enfranchisements
This full-day course is designed for lawyers who want to specialize and enhance their skill set in Lease Extensions and Enfranchisements. You will learn about the latest changes in the law affecting enfranchisement and how to navigate them.
If you are a lawyer looking to specialize in Lease Extensions and Enfranchisements, this course is a must. Sign up today and take the first step towards enhancing your career!
The course will focus on both houses and flats, covering the steps and processes involved in representing tenants who want to extend their leases or acquire the freehold or right to manage through collective enfranchisement. You will learn about the legal and practical aspects of these transactions, including how to manage the interests of all parties involved.
In addition, you will learn how to act for landlords who want to achieve the best return when extending leases. You will gain valuable insights into how to manage their expectations, negotiate effectively, and avoid common pitfalls.
By the end of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical aspects of lease extensions and enfranchisements. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to provide expert advice to your clients and achieve successful outcomes for all parties involved.
- Introduction to Lease Extension
- Lease extensions of leasehold houses and flats
- Overview of Leasehold Reform (Housing and Urban Development) Act 1993 and The Leasehold Reform Act 1967
- Collective enfranchisement and the right of first refusal
- Advantages and disadvantages of statutory or non-statutory routes
- The impact of recent changes in the law, including the Building Safety Act 2022
- Other leasehold legislation to consider
- Recent case law on enfranchisement
- Financial considerations and the viability of enfranchisement in the current economic climate
- Non-financial commitments and obligations upon enfranchisement
- Managing the interests of all parties involved in the process
- Negotiation strategies and techniques for successful outcomes
- Best practices for drafting and reviewing lease extension and enfranchisement agreements
- Comprehensive understanding of the legal and practical aspects of lease extension and enfranchisement in England and Wales.
By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently guide your clients through the lease extension process, including understanding the steps and processes involved in extending a lease.
You will be able to distinguish between statutory and non-statutory routes and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Additionally, you will be equipped to advise clients on whether collective enfranchisement is the best option for them and understand the long-term commitments and obligations associated with successful enfranchisement.